Auburn - North
Statistical Area - sa2

An assessment of population growth drivers in Auburn - North reveals an overall ranking slightly below national averages considering recent, and medium term trends

Auburn - North's population is 12,172 as of August 2025. This figure reflects an increase of 1,580 people since the 2021 Census, which reported a population of 10,592. The change is inferred from ABS estimates of June 2024 and validated new addresses since the Census date. The population density is 5,796 persons per square kilometer, placing Auburn - North in the top 10% nationally. Its growth rate of 14.9% since the 2021 census exceeds the state's (6.4%) and metropolitan area's rates, making it a growth leader. Overseas migration contributed approximately 87.5% of recent population gains.

AreaSearch uses ABS/Geoscience Australia projections for each SA2 area, released in 2024 with a base year of 2022. For areas not covered by this data, NSW State Government's SA2 level projections are used, released in 2022 with a base year of 2021. Growth rates by age group from these aggregations are applied to all areas for years 2032 to 2041. By 2041, Auburn - North is projected to have a population increase of 2,836 persons, reflecting an overall increase of 22.0%.

AreaSearch assessment of residential development drivers sees a low level of activity in Auburn - North, placing the area among the bottom 25% of areas assessed nationally

Auburn - North has experienced approximately 143 dwelling approvals per year. Between FY21 and FY25, around 715 homes received approval, with an additional two approved so far in FY26. The area's population decline has been accompanied by adequate development activity relative to its size, which is beneficial for buyers.

New properties are constructed at an average cost of $464,000, aligning with broader regional trends. This year, $43.9 million in commercial development approvals have been recorded, indicating strong local business investment. Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn - North has shown elevated construction activity, with 28.0% more dwellings approved per capita over the past five years. This maintains good buyer choice and supports existing property values, despite a recent slowdown in building activity. The area's development rate is significantly above the national average, indicating strong developer interest.

Recent construction comprises 11.0% standalone homes and 89.0% medium to high-density housing, offering affordable entry pathways for downsizers, investors, and first-time purchasers. Auburn - North has approximately 1565 people per dwelling approval, reflecting an established market. By 2041, the area is expected to grow by 2,680 residents. If current development rates continue, new housing supply should meet demand comfortably, providing favorable conditions for buyers and potentially supporting population growth beyond current projections.

Auburn - North has strong levels of nearby infrastructure activity, ranking in the top 30% nationally

Changes in local infrastructure significantly impact an area's performance. AreaSearch has identified twenty projects expected to influence this region. Notable initiatives include Auburn Village Mixed-Use Development, Central Lidcombe Multi-Storey Warehouse, The Concourse at Lidcombe - DOOLEYS Expansion, and North Village Auburn Square Stage 2.

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Auburn - North has seen below average employment performance when compared to national benchmarks

Auburn - North has an educated workforce with prominent lifestyle and retail sectors. The unemployment rate was 4.3% in the past year, with estimated employment growth of 2.2%.

As of June 2025, 6,556 residents are employed while the unemployment rate is 4.4%, slightly above Greater Sydney's 4.2%. Workforce participation is lower at 52.2% compared to Greater Sydney's 60.0%. Key employment sectors include health care & social assistance, retail trade, and accommodation & food services. Health care & social assistance has notable concentration, with levels 1.5 times the regional average.

Conversely, professional & technical services show lower representation at 5.0% versus the regional average of 11.5%. Many residents commute elsewhere for work based on census data analysis. Between June 2024 and June 2025, employment levels increased by 2.2%, labour force grew by 3.3%, leading to a 1.0 percentage point rise in unemployment. In contrast, Greater Sydney experienced employment growth of 2.6% and labour force growth of 2.9%, with a 0.3 percentage point rise in unemployment. State-level data for NSW as of Sep-25 shows employment contracted by 0.41%, losing 19,270 jobs, with an unemployment rate of 4.3%. Nationally, the unemployment rate was 4.5% with employment growth of 0.26%. Jobs and Skills Australia's national employment forecasts from May 2025 suggest overall growth of 6.6% over five years and 13.7% over ten years. Applying these projections to Auburn - North's employment mix indicates potential local growth of approximately 6.5%% over five years and 13.7% over ten years, though this is a simplified extrapolation for illustrative purposes only.

Income figures position the area below 75% of locations analysed nationally by AreaSearch

Auburn - North had a median taxpayer income of $39,504 and an average of $48,752 in the latest postcode level ATO data aggregated by AreaSearch for financial year 2022. This is below the national average, with Greater Sydney having a median income of $56,994 and an average income of $80,856. Based on Wage Price Index growth of 10.6% since financial year 2022, current estimates would be approximately $43,691 (median) and $53,920 (average) as of March 2025. According to Census 2021 income data, household income ranks at the 35th percentile ($1,493 weekly), while personal income sits at the 17th percentile. Distribution data shows that 34.4% of the population (4,187 individuals) fall within the $1,500 - 2,999 income range, consistent with broader trends across regional levels showing 30.9% in the same category. Housing affordability pressures are severe, with only 78.6% of income remaining, ranking at the 28th percentile.

Auburn - North features a more urban dwelling mix with significant apartment living, with a higher proportion of rental properties than the broader region

Auburn - North's dwellings, as per the latest Census, consisted of 16.2% houses and 83.7% other types (semi-detached, apartments, 'other' dwellings). Sydney metro had 33.5% houses and 66.5% other dwellings. Home ownership in Auburn - North was 17.1%, with mortgaged dwellings at 18.8% and rented at 64.1%. The median monthly mortgage repayment was $1,733, below Sydney metro's average of $2,167. Median weekly rent was $380, compared to Sydney metro's $470. Nationally, Auburn - North's mortgage repayments were lower than the Australian average of $1,863, while rents exceeded the national figure of $375.

Auburn - North features high concentrations of group households, with a higher-than-average median household size

Family households account for 64.4% of all households, including 28.3% couples with children, 24.2% couples without children, and 8.1% single parent families. Non-family households constitute the remaining 35.6%, with lone person households at 19.8% and group households comprising 15.8%. The median household size is 3.0 people, which is larger than the Greater Sydney average of 2.8.

Educational attainment in Auburn - North aligns closely with national averages, showing typical qualification patterns and performance metrics

The region's educational profile is distinctive with university qualification rates at 35.5% for residents aged 15+, exceeding the Australian average of 30.4%. Bachelor degrees are most common at 21.2%, followed by postgraduate qualifications (12.8%) and graduate diplomas (1.5%). Vocational pathways account for 21.7% of qualifications among those aged 15+, with advanced diplomas at 13.8% and certificates at 7.9%.

Educational participation is high, with 38.9% of residents currently enrolled in formal education, including 13.0% in tertiary, 7.5% in primary, and 4.6% in secondary education. Auburn North has four schools with a combined enrollment of 1,975 students, operating under typical Australian school conditions (ICSEA: 1006) offering balanced educational opportunities. The educational mix includes two primary, one secondary, and one K-12 school. The area serves as an education hub with 16.2 school places per 100 residents, significantly above the regional average of 10.8, attracting students from surrounding communities.

Transport servicing is good compared to other areas nationally based on assessment of service frequency, route connectivity and accessibility

The analysis of public transport in Auburn - North shows that there are 43 active transport stops currently operating. These stops serve a mix of bus routes, with a total of 6 individual routes in service. Together, these routes provide 1,583 weekly passenger trips.

The accessibility of transport is rated as excellent, with residents typically located just 142 meters away from the nearest transport stop. On average, there are 226 trips per day across all routes, which equates to approximately 36 weekly trips per individual stop.

Auburn - North's residents boast exceedingly positive health performance metrics with very low prevalence of common health conditions across all age groups

Auburn-North shows excellent health outcomes with low prevalence of common conditions across all ages. Private health cover stands at approximately 46%, or about 5,586 people, compared to Greater Sydney's 48.5% and Australia's average of 55.3%. The most prevalent conditions are diabetes (4.2%) and arthritis (3.2%), with 87.0% reporting no medical ailments, higher than Greater Sydney's 83.5%.

Seniors aged 65+ constitute 9.0%, or around 1,100 people, lower than Greater Sydney's 11.1%. Despite this, health outcomes among seniors require particular focus.

Auburn - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country based on AreaSearch assessment of a range of language and cultural background related metrics

Auburn - North is among the most culturally diverse areas in the country, with 79.9% of its population born overseas and 90.5% speaking a language other than English at home. The main religion in Auburn - North, as of recent data, is Islam, comprising 34.4% of the people residing there. However, Hinduism is notably overrepresented, making up 26.6% of the population, which is substantially higher than the Greater Sydney average of 9.7%.

In terms of ancestry, the top three represented groups in Auburn - North are Other, comprising 51.7% of the population, which is significantly higher than the regional average of 29.9%, Chinese, comprising 21.6%, and Indian, comprising 9.8%, which is substantially higher than the regional average of 4.3%. Additionally, there are notable divergences in the representation of certain other ethnic groups: Korean is notably overrepresented at 1.1% of Auburn - North's population (versus a regional average of 7.7%), Lebanese at 1.0% (versus 4.1%), and Filipino at 1.9% (versus 2.5%).

Auburn - North hosts a very young demographic, ranking in the bottom 10% of areas nationwide

Auburn-North has a median age of 29, which is younger than Greater Sydney's figure of 37 and significantly lower than the Australian median of 38. Compared to Greater Sydney, Auburn-North has a higher proportion of residents aged 25-34 (30.7%) but fewer residents aged 5-14 (7.6%). This concentration of 25-34 year-olds is well above the national average of 14.5%. Between 2021 and present, the proportion of 25 to 34 year-olds has increased from 27.7% to 30.7%, while the proportion of those aged 35 to 44 has decreased from 13.8% to 12.8%. Looking ahead to 2041, demographic projections indicate that Auburn-North's age structure will shift significantly. The 25 to 34 age cohort is projected to increase by 520 people (14%), rising from 3,738 to 4,259.